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    Quentin Coleman on the USA U18 National Team

    Brad and his staff seem very intentional about the type of players they bring in. Coleman looks like he checks all of the boxes.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    No insider. But heard Ben went on a strict cottage cheese diet (no toppings) weeks prior to the big run.
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    NBA Draft

    Thought it might have gotten more reaction than the 9th-man or cottage cheese debates. 🤷‍♂️
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    NBA Draft

    The offense should be dynamic. Maybe more dynamic than last season. And I know that sounds silly.
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    NBA Draft

    Not my circus, but kinda weird for Andrej to wait so long to announce his decision if indeed he informed the staff yesterday. I guess no announcement needed either way as long as the coaches know.
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    NBA Draft

    Don’t want to pry into Andrej’s business, so I’ll ask it this way: Is the staff 😀 or 😒?
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    I may have misunderstood it, but one story I read about the NCAA vote in June about age and pro league restrictions said that players for the 2026-27 season could choose to play under current rules and that every player would fall under the new rules the following season.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I love that the discussion is about the 9th man…instead of the 2nd or 3rd man in our rotation.
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    With Wednesday being the deadline to withdraw from the NBA draft, any concern that Andrej has not made his decision known publicly?
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    Illini in the Pros (Basketball)

    An ESPN writer lists Ayo as the No. 5 free agent heading into next year. Story includes an interesting quote: "Ayo's our most important free agent," president of basketball operations Tim Connelly told The Minnesota Star Tribune. "He's a guy we thought we knew pretty well, and we liked him from...
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    You’re not wrong. But I’m not sure I’ve seen a player more underutilized in HS, especially last year after Trimble had graduated.
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    Illini in the Pros (Basketball)

    TSJ with 16 and 5. Outscored Wemby (who was a monster on defense though with a dozen blocks). The Wolves really play hard. Nice upset win in San Antonio. Illini leaving a mark on Texas this basketball season.
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    Illini in the Pros (Basketball)

    I think the Wolves will make every effort to keep Ayo. He is equally valuable with the ball in his hands or complementing Ant. TSJ, on the other hand, needs the ball in his hands, as Finch seemed to discover just last night. He'll either be the guy that spells Ant for a few minutes, or he might...
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    Illini in the Pros (Basketball)

    What TSJ did tonight in his first playoff start with Wolves down Antman and Ayo transcends his 24 and 6. His defense was good and his off-the-charts energy fueled the whole team.
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    Illini in the Pros (Basketball)

    TSJ with 12 points and 4 rebounds at the half. Seems to be feeling more comfortable and locked in. Also looks like he studied the game plan pretty well 😂
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